Desk Editor

Founded in 1981, World Scientific Publishing is headquartered in Singapore with a global workforce of about 500 staff across offices in New Jersey, London, Geneva, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Taipei, Beijing, Shanghai, and Chennai.

World Scientific Publishing has established itself as one of the world’s leading academic and professional publishers and is recognised as the largest international scientific publisher in the Asia-Pacific region.

World Scientific publishes about 600 new titles each year and produces more than 180 journals across multiple disciplines. With a publishing history spanning over 12,000 titles, a significant proportion of World Scientific’s books are prescribed as recommended reading by prestigious institutions such as Harvard University, the California Institute of Technology, Stanford University, and Princeton University.

Today, World Scientific’s digital content is accessible to more than 45,000 universities, libraries and organizations worldwide, with reach further enhanced through collaborations with diverse search and discovery partners.

World Scientific is also a key partner of the Nobel Foundation, Fields Medal, Wolf Foundation, US National Academies of Science, Engineering & Medicine, and the Shaw Prize.

We are looking for ambitious and highly motivated individual to join our editorial team and contribute to the development of high‑quality academic publications.

Job summary

World Scientific Publishing is expanding its editorial operations to the Philippines and is seeking talented editors to join our growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work with a leading international academic publisher and in shaping high‑quality scholarly content.

Location: Manila, Philippines Department: Editorial Reports To: Lead Editor Type: Full-time | Independent Contractor | Fixed office-aligned hours (for smooth collaboration with our global teams) | Onsite for first six (6) months (trainings & evaluation), then 1 day/week work-from-home.

The Desk Editor manages the publication process of manuscripts from acceptance to publication, ensuring high-quality output within established timelines.

Key Responsibilities – Books and Journals

• Plan, manage, and execute all editorial functions and coordinate all necessary actions which occur at any stage of the editorial process.
• Coordinate with authors and other relevant stakeholders to ensure timely submission of manuscripts and other deliverables.
• Collaborate with relevant colleagues (copyeditors, typesetters, designers, publishing director, subject leaders) and other departments as necessary.
• Attend regular team meetings to discuss and update on the progress of projects.
• Ensure timely publication of assigned portfolio.
• Collaborate with Marketing in the promotion of titles.
• Meet personal Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Adhere to established house styles/guidelines.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and administration matters.

Why Join World Scientific?

• Be part of a leading internationally recognised academic publisher
• Contribute to impactful scholarly work that shapes global research
• Access to training and continuous professional development
• Work within a collaborative and supportive team environment
• All-in compensation package
• Transparent, competitive remuneration

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4‑year program, preferably in a STEM field
• Familiarity with academic publishing, 2-3 years of experience is an advantage
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, strong working relationship-building skills
• Strong organizational skills, and high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team
• Must have own equipment (laptop + reliable internet connection)
• New graduates willing to learn are welcome to apply

Send your cover letter and full CV stating your current and expected salaries, availability and contact details to hr@wspc.com and gjtortiz@wspc.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Types: Full-time, OJT (On the job training)

Pay: Php50,000.00 - Php60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid training
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mandaluyong